Contradictions and Paradoxes in Matthew 21:27

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Matthew 21:27 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Matthew 21:27. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Matthew, when the people didn't want to answer Jesus' question, He decided not to tell them who gave Him the power to do His amazing works. It's like when you don't answer a question, sometimes you might not get an answer back!

Matthew 21:27: And they answered Jesus, and said, We cannot tell. And he said unto them, Neither tell I you by what authority I do these things.

Contradiction with Proverbs 15:2

This verse states that the tongue of the wise uses knowledge aright, contradicting the priests' and elders' inability to answer Jesus in Matthew 21:27.

Proverbs 15:2: The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness. [poureth: Heb. belcheth, or, bubbleth]

Contradiction with James 1:5

This verse promises wisdom to those who ask from God, contrasting the ignorance displayed in Matthew 21:27.

James 1:5: If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all [men] liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.

Contradiction with 2 Timothy 2:15

This verse encourages rightly dividing the word of truth, opposite to the lack of understanding in Matthew 21:27.

2 Timothy 2:15: Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:6

This verse advises to acknowledge God in all ways, whereas in Matthew 21:27, the leaders fail to recognize His authority.

Proverbs 3:6: In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.

Contradiction with John 8:32

This verse proclaims that knowing the truth will set you free, unlike the priests' and elders' evasion of truth in Matthew 21:27.

John 8:32: And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.
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